Background
McGowan, Edgar Leon was born on June 1, 1920 in Conway, South Carolina. Son of Edgar Leon and Sarah Francis (Mishoe) McGowan.
McGowan, Edgar Leon was born on June 1, 1920 in Conway, South Carolina. Son of Edgar Leon and Sarah Francis (Mishoe) McGowan.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Southern California, 1947; Master of Science in Business Administration, University of Southern California, 1951; Bachelor of Laws, University of Southern California, 1957.
Instructor accounting, School Business Administration University of Southern California, Columbia, 1947-1951; assistant professor, School Business Administration University of Southern California, Columbia, 1951-1957; associate professor, School Business Administration University of Southern California, Columbia, 1957-1971; commissioner labor, State of South Carolina., Columbia, 1971-1989; private practice law, Columbia, 1957-1989; of counsel, Constangy, Brooks & Smith, Columbia, since 1989.
Sergeant United States Army, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Bar Association, National Association Government Labor Officials (secretary-treasurer since 1985).
Married Mildred Gene Parris, April 3, 1941. 1 child, Edgar Linden.